Client Payroll Coordinator | Greymouth
We’re looking for an experienced Client Payroll Coordinator to join our Greymouth team in a part-time role working 24 hours per week (Monday - Wednesday).
This is a hands-on payroll role responsible for processing payrolls for a portfolio of clients. You’ll manage regular payroll cycles, maintain accurate payroll information, liaise directly with clients and ensure payrolls are completed accurately and on time.
About the role
As Client Payroll Coordinator, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day processing and coordination of allocated client payrolls.
Your responsibilities will include:
Processing weekly and fortnightly payrolls for a portfolio of clients
Managing payroll schedules and ensuring agreed processing deadlines are met
Processing hours, leave, allowances, deductions, new employees, employee changes and terminations
Reviewing payroll information received from clients for completeness and accuracy
Following up with clients where additional information or clarification is required
Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records
Preparing payroll reports and supporting information
Responding to routine client payroll enquiries
Maintaining clear and up-to-date client payroll instructions and processing notes
Identifying unusual or more complex payroll matters and escalating these where appropriate
Maintaining the confidentiality and security of payroll and employee information
Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and backup across client payrolls
Contributing to the ongoing improvement and consistency of our payroll processes
About you
We’re looking for someone who understands payroll, has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in providing clients with an accurate and reliable service.
Ideally, you will bring:
Previous experience processing New Zealand payrolls
Experience using payroll systems such as Smartly, PaySauce, iPayroll and/or Xero Payroll
A practical understanding of payroll processes, including leave, allowances, deductions, new starters and terminations
Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple payrolls and recurring deadlines
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Confidence working across different systems and learning new technology
Clear, professional communication skills
Confidence dealing directly with clients and following up information when required
Good judgement and the ability to recognise when something doesn’t look right
A high level of discretion when handling confidential payroll and employee information
Experience processing payrolls for multiple businesses or clients would be particularly valuable.
Why Ashton Wheelans?
We believe good work comes from having good people around you.
Our people describe supportive and approachable colleagues, flexibility and autonomy, and strong local team relationships as some of the things they value about working at Ashton Wheelans. As a Great Place to Work® Certified firm, we’re proud of the workplace we have built and equally committed to continuing to improve it.
You’ll be based in our Greymouth office, working as part of the local team while also connecting with clients and colleagues across the wider Ashton Wheelans business.
Get in touch
If you have hands-on payroll processing experience, enjoy working with clients and take pride in delivering accurate work on time, we’d like to hear from you. Apply below or via Seek.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.